Rulers that were a waste of money?
05-19-2010, 05:29 AM
#32
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The best ruler I have ever purchases is a 18" X 6 with adjustable locking fabric Guide made by Westalee design. It has 2 screws that you adjust the wide you want, then put it next to the fabric to be cut and it holds it in place.
One that I have never use is a dresden, but then I have never made a dresden plate yet, so it may come in handy someday.
Also, I use a hand on all my rulers that can be purchases at quilt shops or in the bath supply dept. That helps hold the ruler in place, keeps finger away from the cutting area. It's worth every penny.
One that I have never use is a dresden, but then I have never made a dresden plate yet, so it may come in handy someday.
Also, I use a hand on all my rulers that can be purchases at quilt shops or in the bath supply dept. That helps hold the ruler in place, keeps finger away from the cutting area. It's worth every penny.
05-19-2010, 05:30 AM
#33
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Location: North of Boston, MA, USA
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
i have a 4" x 36" ruler. i thought it would come in handy for cutting all the away across the width of folded yardage. turns out i'm not coordinated enough to keep the ruler straight over that long a cut. :lol:
05-19-2010, 05:33 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by Bobbielinks
Someone once gave me a 24 x 1 1/2 inch ruler. I haven't found a use for it yet, but, hi, I've only had it for about 5 years - surely something will come up that I will need it.
05-19-2010, 06:25 AM
#36
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Location: Vancouver WA
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Which rulers did you buy that you find hard to use - or don't use at all?
I bought some of the triangle ones that I have trouble understanding the markings on.
I bought some of the triangle ones that I have trouble understanding the markings on.
05-19-2010, 08:05 AM
#37
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I have a couple of triangles that I don't use, but you never know. I don't think you can have too many rulers. I used a right angle triangle for a quilt recently, and I was glad to have it. I do a lot of paper-piecing and I love the Add-a-quarter and Add-an-eighth rulers. I wouldn't want to paper piece without them.
05-19-2010, 08:34 AM
#38
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Washington State summer, Sun City AZ winter
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Originally Posted by charismah
I have the Eleanor Burns..Flying Geese Ruler..waste of my money....there are way better ones out there.
05-19-2010, 08:46 AM
#39
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I have rulers I have never used so I don't know if they were a waste buy or not. If a ruler is on clearance below 1/2 price, I buy it. I have one that is only for 7/8" measurements. From 1 7/8" to 6 7/8". I use it more then I thought I would.
05-19-2010, 09:27 AM
#40
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Location: Champaign IL
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I'm a 'gadgeteer'! When a new ruler comes out (or anything else), I buy it. I have a Salem folding ruler - useless. I have many triangle rulers I don't use. I purchased the Hunter's Star ruler and plan to use it - someday. My favorites are 6x12, 6 1/2" square. Could get by just fine with these.
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